I’m getting near to my final update for Cheltenham including the non-championship races but that will follow in a few days. For now, I’m sharing my views about one of the least predictable weekends of the year, because it’s too near to the great event. Therefore, with some trepidation, here we go!
1.15 Doncaster 3m Class 4 Novices’ Chase
Why is Ruby at Doncaster? Because he’s identified winners – simples! This could be the reason. Themilanhorse should win this. Not great odds but good for multiples.
1.45 Doncaster 3m 110y Class 1 Mares’ Hurdle
Ma Filleule will win this. Another one for the multiples.
2.20 Doncaster 2m 110y Chase
This is looking like a Canadian in the making! Toubab will win.
2.55 Doncaster 3m 2f Chase
This is made for Join Together (why Ruby’s here) but you’ll get a good price (about 9/2) and not one for multiples. Quentin Collonges (11/1) is another lively candidate.
3.30 Doncaster 3m 110y Class 2 Hurdle
Aaim To Prosper should be all over this. Way better than the rest and current 7/2 is a gift.
2.05 Newbury 3m 110y Class 2 Hurdle
Beware…or perhaps better advice, avoid! I’ll choose Dream Again Boys but with no confidence.
2.40 Newbury Veterans’ Chase 3m 2f 110y Class 2
Another one to avoid. Lots of reasons not to favour the favourites. Reluctant choice is Desperate Dex (4/1) but if I’m betting on this something’s gone wrong!
3.15 Newbury 2m 110y Hurdle Class 3
I hate this sort of race which features horses who aren’t quite good enough. Tentative selection is Tango de Juilley to maintain the Venetia Williams roll.
3.50 (the preferred time) 2m 4f Grade 3 Class 1 Chase
Interested to see that Ballabriggs is 80/1 for this, which seems about right. All the money is with Garynella (about 9/2) so I can’t oppose the flow.
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